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Black Box: True Crime, Serial Killers, Infamous Cases

Black Box
Zodiac Killer
D.B. Cooper
Jack the Ripper
DB Cooper
Skyjacking
The Cases That Haunt Us
John Douglas
Ted B. Braden
Golden State Killer
Joseph Paul Franklin
Racism
FBI Profiling
Larry Flynt
Serial Killers
Sniper Shooting
Vernon Jordan
Ku Klux Klan
Nazi Party
Whitechapel
Annie Chapman

Delve into the chilling world of true crime with our podcast. Explore infamous cases like the Zodiac Killer, Jack the Ripper, and DB Cooper as we uncover the mysteries, motives, and minds behind history's most notorious serial killers. Join us as we dissect clues, theories, and the dark psychology that continues to fascinate and haunt us.

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Latest Episodes

Zodiac Killer News Report: Geoprofiling Edition by Matteo Ferrari

On this episode of Zodiac Monday, Black Box Ned will perform a stock question interview with Matteo Ferrari about his new book on the Zodiac Killer. This episode will also feature se... more

The D.B. Cooper Letters: Full Presentation

On this episode of Cooper Friday, Black Box Ned will look at the D.B. Cooper letters.

Letters 1-6 will be covered in this episode.

There will also be the moment in the history of aviation and a discussi... more

The Black Dahlia: Suspect Carl Balsiger w/ Eli Frankel

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Jack the Ripper: Suspect William Seaman

On this episode of Ripper Wednesday, Black Box Ned will look at William Seaman as a Jack the Ripper Suspect. William Seaman was a real convicted murderer who was executed in 1896. This episode will also conti... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Rodelli
Author of In the Shadow of Mount Diablo; Zodiac investigator
Author/Researcher
Episode: Zodiac Killer News Report: The Hunt for Zodiac Edition w/ Mike Rodelli
Doug Lamoreux
Author of Saucy Jacky
Author, Saucy Jacky
Episode: The Influence of Jack the Ripper w/ Doug Lamoreux
HN Lloyd
Zodiac Killer researcher and author of Murder Tales Zodiac
Murder Tales Podcast / author
Episode: Zodiac Killer News Report: Murder Tales Edition w/ H.N. Lloyd
Pat Boland
DB Cooper researcher and ongoing program guest
Independent researcher focused on DB Cooper
Episode: How to Find D.B. Cooper? with Pat Boland
Seth Rosczewski
Host of the Seth Rosczewski Podcast
Seth Rosczewski Podcast
Episode: The Black Dahlia: New Analysis w/ Seth Rosczewski
Blake H.
Zodiac Monday guest discussing Donald Nicol as a Zodiac Killer suspect
Zodiac Monday / Black Box Online Radio
Episode: Zodiac Killer: Suspect Donald Nicol & Avery's Suspect w/ Blake H
Sam Fisher
Author of The Zodiac Killer Identity
Author / Zodiac Killer Identity
Episode: Zodiac Killer News Report 03/02/2026 w/ Sam Fisher
Steve Blomer
Author of the book Inside Buck's Row
Episode: Jack the Ripper: Anderson's Suspect w/ Steve Blomer
Michael Connolly
Host of Killer in the Code Podcast
Killer in the Code Podcast
Episode: The Zodiac / Black Dahlia Connection: A Killer in the Code Review

Host

Ned DeHaan
Host of Black Box Online Radio; frequent presenter and interviewee focusing on true crime analyses and case theories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Best of both worlds

    Love the format of Jon Benet Tuesdays and DB Cooper Friday. These are 2 of my favorites mysteries. Narrator is well informed on the cases. Wish I had discovered this podcast sooner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Page bend
    United States25 days ago
  • Fascinating

    This is my favorite True Crime podcast! No other can compare!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mysteriousconcerns
    United States3 months ago
  • Now that's incredible!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lwood2425
    5 months ago
  • Back dahlia

    Excellent episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheribee 🐝
    United States7 months ago
  • Mixed bag

    For the critical listener who is mostly just curious, like in a sociological way, about all the unsupported ideas floating around about this and that, it can be a hoot. However, the zealous devotion to D.B. Cooper became tiresome.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    It's alright; I'm a doctor.
    United Statesa year ago

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Mix of strong ideas and some critique of fringe theories keeps it balanced.
Engaging host delivery and strong guest expertise.
Overall, thoughtful deep-dives with a sharp eye for source reliability.

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Apple Podcasts
#153
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#158
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#193
India/True Crime

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Zodiac Killer News Report: The Hunt for Zodiac Edition w/ Mike Rodelli
Q: What are the main objections to Kjell Qvale as Zodiac, and how do you respond?
The objections include age, wealth, and Norwegian-accent debates; I argue that age can be misread, wealth fits the profile of a thrill seeker in a wealthy Bay Area neighborhood, and voice samples vary with exposure, making accent alone insufficient to rule him out.
Zodiac Killer News Report: The Hunt for Zodiac Edition w/ Mike Rodelli
Q: Mike, how certain are you on a scale of 1 to 100 that Kjell Qvale was the Zodiac Killer?
I'm around 98% convinced, based on multiple converging lines of evidence including timing, geography, handwriting, and correlating historical clues from the Mount Diablo angle.
Zodiac Killer News Report: Murder Tales Edition w/ H.N. Lloyd
Q: Why did the Zodiac begin taking credit for his crimes publicly?
Lloyd explains that the killer sought power and control over his life by shaping the narrative through letters and public statements, effectively narrating his own story.
Zodiactually: Debunking the Zodiac Killer w/ Eddie McNamara
Q: When did you first encounter the Zodiac Killer case, Eddie, and what drew you to this alternative storyline?
I grew up with the familiar Zodiac story but became intrigued during COVID lockdown, which led me to a deeper dive into the era and the unsolved mysteries surrounding the case, prompting a re-evaluation of the canonical narrative.
Zodiac Killer: Suspect Donald Nicol & Avery's Suspect w/ Blake H
Q: How strongly do you believe Donald Nicol was the Zodiac?
Blake: I would not go 100 percent, maybe a five on a ten-point scale; there are strong alignments in background, geography, and timing, but there are still notable discrepancies that prevent confident attribution.

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A host-driven true crime show analyzes infamous cases and serial killer lore, often focusing on suspect profiles, timelines, and source criticisms. Episodes frequently juxtapose historical investigations with modern re-interpretations, blending archival detail, author interviews, and reader feedback to probe whether suspects fit archetypal killer behavior or flag possible red herrings. Prominent threads include Zodiac, Jack the Ripper, and DB Cooper, with recurring discussions on cipher clues, geographic patterns, and the reliability of sources. The format often weaves sponsor reads and audience engagement into the narrative, making it useful for curious listeners who enjoy rigorous theory-testing and alternative perspectives as part of lon... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Mike Rodelli
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3. HN Lloyd
4. Pat Boland
5. Seth Rosczewski
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